Victor selwyn editor (9 resultados)

(Subject: World War II - General) Good with slight creasing on cover. Copy has a pasted in letter taken from the Daily Telegraph by Spike Milligan' and the signature of one of the contributors. This emphasis of this volume is again on first hand experiences and eye-witness accounts. (Published: 1989) (Publisher: J M Dent & Sons) (ISBN: 9780460157827) (Pagination: 383pp) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX. …

(Subject: World War II - General) Very good, only light signs of use, pages browning. A unique collection of poems published for the Salamander Oasis Trust all of which were written during the war. Over 200 names are included and all theatres of war covered. (Published: 1985) (Publisher: J M Dent & Sons) (ISBN: 0460014323) (Pagination: 386pp) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX. …

(Subject: World War II - General) Crease on front cover. Good. The Oasis Collection. A selection of poems written during World War II, by those in action in the war or the home front, and some by well-known personalities for the Salamander Oasis Trust It is published to mark the 50th anniversary of VE day. (Published: 1996) (Publisher: Penguin Books) (ISBN: 0140587616) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX.…

(Subject: World War II - General) Signed by contributor Robin Ivy. Bumped on corners but good in d/w. A selection of poems written during World War II, by those in action in the war or the home front, and some by well-known personalities for the Salamander Oasis Trust It is published to mark the 50th anniversary of VE day. (Published: 1995) (Publisher: Michael Joseph) (ISBN: 0718139259) (Pagination: 293pp) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX.…

Hardback. Dustjacket. Both in Very Good condition. 386 pages. Inscribed to front end papers and signed to title page. Slight uniform page browning. This is a unique anthology - the most comprehensive and the most original collection of poems of the Second World War that has yet been published.What distinguishes this book from any other collection is that all the poems were written during theWar, on active service, not in hindsight years later. The poetry comes from all the theatres of the War and from all the services. Over 200 names are included here, some of whom are leading poets today, for example. Roy Fuller, Gavin Ewart, Vernon Scannell, and Alan Ross. Other published poets of the was - Keith Douglas, John Jarmain, Sydney Keyes, Alan White - were among thosr who did not return. Their memorial is here, together with many poems by men and women - who felt compelled to write for the first time in the Second World War.…

hardcover. Condición: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Hard Cover. Condición: Very Good (+). Near Fine. First Edition. Inscribed from Victor Selwyn to Peter Townsend to front end paper. No other marks or inscriptions. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards, minor bump to upper front edge and upper corners and a trace of browning to page edges. Dust jacket not price clipped or marked or torn or creased with very slight bumping to upper edge. 379pp. An anthology of Second World War poems with an emphasis on first-hand experiences and eye-witness accounts, combined with poetic quality. Also tucked-in is a personal letter from the Editor to Professor Townsend. From the Personal Library of the late Emeritus Professor Peter Townsend of Bristol University and the London School of Economics, Founding Professor of the University of Essex and founder of the Child Poverty Action Group. We are also selling a large number of other books from Professor Townsend's Collection including many of his signed and authored works. We do not use stock photos, the picture displayed is of the actual book for sale. Every one of our books is in stock in the UK ready for immediate delivery. Size: 8.75 x 5.75 inches. Signed by Editor.…

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. Book and DJ New. NO notes, underlining or ANY markings. Not clipped (£12) ; Everyman's Library; 386 pages 1st Edition English edition; First Printing.

First edition. xxv, [1], 293pp, [1]. Original publisher's green cloth, lettered in gilt, pictorial dustwrapper. Very minor shelf-wear. Inked ownership inscription of John Douglas Slim (1927-2019), son of Field Marshal William Slim, to title page. The first edition of an anthology of poetry inspired by the events of the Second World War, published to mark the 50th anniversary of VE day. Size: 8vo.…